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Stefán Karl Stefánsson

Icelandic actor.

Born July 10th, 1975 in Hafnarfjörður.

Died August 21st, 2018 at 43 years old in Reykjavík (cholangiocarcinoma).

Occupations
actor, singer, television actor

Stefán Karl Stefánsson, born on 1975-07-10 and passed away on 2018-08-21, was a beloved father, husband, actor, singer, and comedic icon. He was born in Hafnarfjörður, Iceland, and best known for his role as Robbie Rotten on the popular Nickelodeon series LazyTown. He began his acting career in the 2000s and achieved international fame for his role in LazyTown, which aired from 2004 to 2014. He has also been in many Icelandic plays and films, and has released two solo albums and two singles. He is survived by his wife Steinunn Ólína Þorsteinsdóttir and four children. Stefán will be remembered fondly for his positive and enthusiastic performances, which will continue to enchant and entertain people around the world. His loss will be mourned by many.

The highest tribute to the dead is not grief but gratitude. Thornton Wilder